Giovani Santillan


Giovani Santillan is an American professional boxer who has been competing in the sport since 2012.

Early life

Santillan was born in San Diego, California to parents from Mexico.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Santillan won the 2004 California State Silver Gloves on Junior division and fought in the finals of the 2005 Junior Division National Silver Gloves.

Professional career

Santillan beat Imarjoe Miller via Unanimous decision in his debut match.
Santillan won the NABO welterweight title against Sammy Valentin and throughout 2017 and 2018, Santillan successfully defended the title two times.
Santillan regained the NABO title back in October 2023 after defeating rising star, Alexis Rocha via 6th-round knockout at Kia Forum and makes Rocha taste his first knockout loss.
Santillan faced Brian Norman Jr. for the vacant WBO interim welterweight title on May 18, 2024 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. He lost the bout by knockout in the tenth round with uppercut.
Santillan is scheduled to face Fredrick Lawson in a 10-round welterweight bout at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on December 7, 2024.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
35Win34–1Ángel BeltránUD1010 May 2025Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
34Win33–1Fredrick LawsonRTD1, 3:007 Dec 2024Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
33Loss32–1Brian Norman Jr.KO10, 1:3318 May 2024Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.For vacant WBO interim welterweight title
32Win32–0Alexis RochaKO6, 1:1321 Oct 2023Kia Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won WBO-NABO welterweight title
31Win31–0Erick BoneUD1022 Jul 2023Firelake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
30Win30–0Julio Luna AvilaUD1020 Aug 2022Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California U.S.
29Win29–0Jeovanis BarrazaKO7, 0:339 Apr 2022The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
28Win28–0Angel Ruiz AstorgaUD815 Oct 2021Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California U.S.
27Win27–0Cecil McCallaUD826 Jun 2021Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Vegas U.S.
26Win26–0Antonio DeMarcoMD1016 Jun 2020MGM Grand, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25Win25–0Wilfrido BuelvasKO2, 2:3122 Nov 2019DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
24Win24–0Alejandro BarbozaKO2, 2:3327 Apr 2018DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained WBO-NABO welterweight title
23Win23–0Dodzi KemehRTD4, 3:0017 Nov 2017DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained WBO-NABO welterweight title
22Win22–0Sammy ValentinTKO2, 2:117 Jul, 2017A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Won WBO-NABO welterweight title
21Win21–0Omar Tienda BahenaUD810 Feb 2017DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
20Win20–0Miguel Angel MendozaTKO4, 1:2618 Nov 2016DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
19Win19–0Jose de Jesus MaciasUD822 Apr 2016DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
18Win18–0Rosbel MontoyaTKO2, 1:0420 Nov 2015DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
17Win17–0Ernesto Ortiz CentenoMD825 Sep 2015DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
16Win16–0Eduardo RiveraTKO1, 2:2820 Feb 2015DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
15Win15–0Luis SolisUD824 Oct 2014DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title
14Win14–0Osenohan VazquezTKO5, 2:5716 Aug 2014Harley Davidson San Diego, San Diego, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title
13Win13–0Joaquin ChavesUD827 Jun 2014DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
12Win12–0Daniyar HanykUD825 Apr 2014DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Michael BalasiTKO2, 2:4122 Nov 2013DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Martin Angel Martinez PerezTKO4, 1:1627 Sep 2013DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
9Win9–0Adam EalomsUD628 Jun 2013DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Jesus MendezUD617 May 2013DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Yair AguiarKO2 2:2026 Apr 2013DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Peter HaroKO3, 0:479 Nov 12Urban Arena, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Juan ZunigaTKO2, 2:5729 Sep 2012Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Joaquin ChavezUD44 Aug 2012Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Alberto EspinozaTKO1, 0:5820 Jul 2012DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Ronald RodriguezTKO1, 1:317 Jun 2012Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Imarjoe MillerUD411 May 2012Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.